A reactor for catalytic oxygenation conversion of carbonaceous combustible matter using a partial oxidation (POX) method into synthesis gas, characterized by comprising an outer vessel (1) and an inner vessel (3) placed inside it with a perforated diaphragm (4), in which two consecutive POX catalysts (10) are arranged in layers, supported on carriers. The first catalyst layer (11) consists of a mixture of nickel and cerium oxides with a weight ratio of Ni/Ce from 0.5 to 1, exhibiting oxidizing properties at temperatures from 1200 to 800° C., while the second catalyst layer (12) consists of metallic nickel or a mixture of nickel and cerium oxides with a weight ratio of Ni/Ce from 1 to 10, demonstrating reduction-recombinatory properties at temperatures from 800 to 300° C. At least two independent temperature sensors (13) are placed in the first catalyst layer (11), and the outer (1) and inner (3) vessels are covered with the same sealed cover (5), in which an inlet (7) for the carbonaceous material and oxygenating agent and electrodes (14) for igniting the GlidArc plasma, initiating and controlling the cold start-up of the reactor are located, while the reactor's outlet is formed by a tube (6) attached to the outer vessel (1).